Work Clothing

Long last, work clothing that can go from aggressive physical labor type work to aggressive outdoor activities and back again!  Carhartt has camo insulated bibs made true to their reputation of durability that have the every popular camo print. Now one set can do it all.. and then some. Tired of  having the same gear as the next guy… or you just love camo… you can work and play and never think twice about your bibs and coat holding up.

Also in the line are dungaree pants and t-shirts in long and short sleeve.

Bib girl here with a few tips on do’s and don’ts  when choosing a denim bib to wear. Denim overalls from Carhartt are a lighter weight and fit and wash differently from duck. This bib is generally chosen to be worn alone in the summer or gotten bigger to wear over  clothing in cooler weather as a coverall.

If being worn with just under clothing on for warmer weather choose your normal inseam and add 2 inches to your waist minimum. if you have a husky middle you need to use a tape measure around you biggest area above the waist about 2 inches. Now take that number and add 2-4 inches. This denim bib will be a favorite and with multiple wash and dry cycles… it will shrink some. Also …don’t be afraid to add a little to the inseam if you haven’t already allowed for that.

Get comfy and see how great bibs can be!!

The youth today have a wonderful organization in the FFA. Many students who are involved gain not only knowledge of farming but a new respect for farmers and the role they play in our day to day lives. The average person eats 3 meals per day… Do you ever wonder if  as they eat, they might think of where it came from and how much effort it takes to produce fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, milk…just to name a few.

A farmer generally never works just 40 hours per week… most generally twice that. He doesn’t wear comfortable light weight tennis shoes, most generally tall rubber boots or work boots, he doesn’t wear dockers and polos… most generally he is in insulated bibs. So why be a farmer? It is in our blood to want to grow things and enjoy animals but to be a full time, full tilt farmer….. I will have to ask that question to a farmer and report back at a later date.

Many residents involved in the Marcellus Shale “Rush” are not equating this to “Hitting the lottery” but viewing it as new hope for a future of country living and being debt free. So many owners of farms have known for some time that farming doesn’t pay the bills but have been unwilling to sell or subdivide their family farms into housing communities… and now… are breathing a sigh of relief. One neighbor told me that he always wanted a brand new John Deere tractor and now he can afford one… He was seriously happy !!  The new industry we never dreamed is here and is wide open… the fairly quiet Route 250 now sounds like a diesel super highway… but hey…you can’t have this much going on and expect peace and quiet all the time.

Drilling is very labor intensive and dangerous and we have seen more than one incident where emergency personnel had to draw on the special training for just such a time. Workers  wear heavy duty work clothing such as lined overalls for protection and allot of high visibility clothing.

I know a little more than the average sales person at a feed store!

Bib overalls are a must for manual labor but get a good fit… Please! Too small and too short just won’t do. Here are a few tips when choosing what size overalls to buy.

First.. take the size pants you normally wear. Generally in length you will buy the same unless you stack allot of leg length , in which case subtract 2 inches. Next is the waist…this is where it gets tricky… Are you slim and trim… can you pinch an inch?…. do  you have an all out beer belly??? the waist of your bibs is always bigger than your jean size. Bibs button above the natural waist and almost everyone needs a little more. Here are my tips. Take your jeans waist size. Add 2 inches if you are slim and trim. Add 4 inches if you can pinch and inch and add 6 inches for an average beer belly. Now … to complicate things more… Are you going to wear these over top of your clothes ..as a coverall of sorts?? then add 2 more inches…

Ok now that you are up to 80 inches..just kidding. and are feeling huge … don’t worry.. if  you are an average sized man let’s say 36X32 you most likely will need a 40 or 42 inch waist, especially if you plan to wear a sweatshirt under them….

Hope this was more help than just confusing… Hava blessed day!!

You want durability… you want comfort…you want guarantees…? Carhartt lined bib overalls has you covered on all of these points. I have been there ..done that on off brands trying to compete with my good old Carhartts and every time they fell short!

Since 1889 Hamilton Carhartt has focused on the needs of working men and women and bib overalls in all sizes and weights are available from this reputable company. Shop with piece of mind that you can’t do any better.

This picture perfect farm is not typical but very beautiful none the less!

Farming for a living is hard work and most generally not profitable if done on a small scale. In decades past this style of barn was very common and white washed fences were standard.

Nowadays, pole buildings are very common and the white fences are vinyl.. still a clean looking farm with allot less painting and maintenance.  Farmers then and now are commonly seen wearing bib overalls to work in. Bibs have not changed over the centuries… some things just can’t be improved upon..!

Flame -resistant clothing is not an option with many occupations these days but with this requirement you do have options. Not all FR clothing is the same, when it comes to features such as pockets and special features. Also the weight of the fabric can change the feel and fit tremendously.

Carhartt Flame-Resistant Clothing covers all the bases of fit, fashion and Safety. Check out the line if you are required to wear safety clothing.

If your job is hectic and demanding and you need quality work  clothing that will hold up under any conditions,  look to Carhartt for your clothing needs and look no further.

With the reputation that Carhartt has, it is not hard to trust that the only thing that you need to decide is where to buy your Carhartt clothing. Carhartt insulated bibs with leg zippers is a favorite of construction workers because of the ease over boots.

My suggestion for you when looking for a Carhartt dealer is of course price but cost on shipping and handling is important also. Choose a dealer that knows the product line and who welcomes a personal phone call.

Here’s an equipment operator, John Shimek. He has been employed by Clean Harbors Environmental Services for 2 years. John lives in Ashtabula Ohio but his work takes him all over the country. John finds Carhartt work clothing to be “tough and reliable” and has compared them to several other brands. He wears Carhartt brand clothing for work and leisure and some of his must haves are vests and Carhartt bibs.While in the northern panhandle of West Virginia he visited a Carhartt retailer in Pleasant Valley where he was pleased with the service he received. He also commented that “convenience and price” would make him a return customer.